Beeswax is a natural substance obtained from bees' honeycombs. Beeswax is sold for candle making and wax foundations. The cosmetic and related industires are the single largest consumer of beeswax which uses it in many products. As a thickener and emulsifier commonly found in salves and lotions, facial creams, ointments, and lipstick, beeswax reduces inflammation, softens skin, and is also an antioxidant and therfore has some free radical-scavenging ability (ie – fights harmful pollutants).

The candle industry is the largest industry using beeswax as a raw material. There is a great demand for beeswax candles to be used in church services. Beeswax candles burn much longer. They are aromatic with a wonderfully warm honey fragrance.

Beeswax is also used in waterproofing materials, for floor and furniture polishes, for grinding/polishing lenses, children's crayons, candy and chewing gum, ski and ironing wax, and wax for bow strings used in archery.